Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways Leaving a yeast infection untreated can lead to serious health ...

Medically reviewed by Dale Garber, MDKey TakeawaysYeast diaper rash is caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida ...

If you've ever had a yeast infection, you're definitely not alone. Experts estimate that three out of four women will have one at some point in their lives. A majority of these cases, however, despite ...

You likely already know that yeast lives naturally on our bodies, along with beneficial bacteria that help keep it in check. But when yeast starts to grow and multiply in excess in the delicate ...

Two lesions on the patient’s labia arouse suspicion of a second problem. An STD expert tracks down a diagnosis other clinicians might miss. This is the third of a three-part series on sexually ...

While the symptoms above are more common in yeast infections, "bleeding is also possible, as anything that irritates the tissue of the vulva, vagina, and cervix can lead to bleeding," Dr. Adegoke says ...

Yeast is a type of fungus that normally lives on your skin and in places like your mouth and intestines. It also lives in the vagina. Yeast is usually harmless, unless it grows too much. Then it can ...

When you’re experiencing vaginal discomfort, there are two usual suspects: urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections. These common culprits share some similarities, like causing you to feel ...

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Small amounts of fungus naturally exist on and in the body, causing no problems. But certain factors can cause it to multiply out of control, resulting in a yeast infection. Yeast infections usually ...

While stress can’t directly give you yeast infections, it can be a risk factor for developing them. Learn how the two are connected. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/JLco – Julia Amaral A yeast ...